Charlie Chaplin's wax figure at Madame Tussauds London

Charlie Chaplin

With his oversized trousers and shoes, his derby hat and cane and his toothbrush moustache, Chaplin thrilled audiences for over half a century. Known for his gift of slapstick and his endearing character, the Tramp, he remains one of the most famous and influential Hollywood stars of all time.

1889: Born Charles Spencer Chaplin in London1897: Joins the Eight Lancashire Lads dance troupe1910: Tours America with the Karno Troupe1914: Stars in his first film Making a LivingThe Tramp appears for the first time in Kid Auto Races at Venice1917: Builds his own studios in Hollywood1921: Stars in The Kid1925: Stars in The Gold Rush1931: Stars in City Lights1936: Stars in Modern Times1940: Stars in his first ‘talkie’ The Great Dictator1952: Wins Best Original Music Oscar ® for Limelight1975: Receives knighthood from HM The Queen1977: Dies in Switzerland